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Don't Burn Out: 3 Straightforward Tips for Newcomers to Manage Stress

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2026-01-02

Starting a new job is overwhelming. Tasks are piling up, the environment is unfamiliar, and stress is normal. However, if you don't adjust, you'll burn out quickly. Here are three practical tips to keep you steady.


I. Allow Yourself to "Go Slow" 

Many newcomers want to be perfect in the first week. This is unrealistic.


  • Mindset: Accept that the first month or two is a "learning period." It’s not embarrassing to ask how to use a copier twice; it’s worse to break it or do it wrong.

  • Action: Focus on doing one thing right rather than doing ten things fast.


II. Write Down Your Tasks 

Your brain is for thinking, not for storing a messy to-do list.


  • Method: Keep a notebook. Every time your boss mentions a task, write it down.

  • Benefit: Turning "anxiety" in your head into a "list" on paper makes you realize the workload is manageable. Your stress will drop immediately.


III. Physically Disconnect from Work


  • Method: After work, unless there's a real emergency, try not to check work groups. Set a "shut-down time."

  • Benefit: Good rest provides the brainpower for the next day. If you think about work 24/7, you'll feel exhausted very soon.


Summary

Stress comes from "thinking too much" and "working too chaotically." Allowing yourself to learn, keeping records, and knowing when to "switch off" are your best defenses.

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